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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.16, 1,054.08 and 557.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.16, 1,054.08 and 557.28 is: 834.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.16 : 1,054.08 = 557.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.16/1,054.08 = 557.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.16x = 1,054.08 × 557.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.16x = 587,417.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,417.70/704.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.21

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